Sacramento Area Veterinary Internal Medicine is experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic and complex health conditions. This, combined with their compassion and understanding, ensures your pet has access to the best care possible.
Sacramento Area Veterinary Internal Medicine (SAVIM) is located in our hospital as a referral-only practice. This gives our veterinarians direct access to valuable consults and referrals. Dennis Spann, DVM, DACVIM is committed to practicing the highest standards in internal medicine and has a long standing reputation in the community. Dr. Spann, a board certified Internal Medicine specialist, will work in conjunction with you and your regular veterinarian to provide the comprehensive care your pet needs. Each pet is an individual and care, diagnoses and treatment are tailored to meet your needs and those of your pet.
Endocrinology
- Hyperadrenocorticism or Hypoadrenocorticism
- Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism or Hypothyroidism
- Pituitary Disorders
Gastroenterology
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Acute & Chronic Pancreatitis
- Acute and Chronic Vomiting/Diarrhea
Hematologic Disease (Diseases of the Blood)
Hepatology (Diseases of the Liver)
- Acute Liver Failure
- Chronically Elevated Liver Values
- Hepatitis
Immune-Mediated Disease
- Immune-mediated Hemolytic Anemia
- Immune-mediated Thrombocytopenia
- Polyarthritis
Nephrology/Urology (Kidney and Urological Conditions)
- Acute & Chronic Renal Failure
- Chronic, Recurrent or Resistent Urinary Tract Infections
- Incontinence
- Urolithiasis
Nutritional Management
- Feeding Tubes